Our playlists in the aughts were some of the angriest and saddest we've ever had. Remember those raging times? When every song from The Used to My Chemical Romance to Dashboard Confessional spoke about the rottenness of our lives. We felt bereft of love. Clothes couldn't get any blacker. And those ubiquitous black eyeliners? How do you even say goodbye to them for good? Of course, our emo craze would never have been more heart-wrenching without our eternally black-clad music idols belting out our miseries till we were all cried out. Where are they now? Are they rocking the side bangs still? Check them out below.

1) Pete Wentz from Fall Out Boy

Then and now:

Pete is best known for being the bassist, primary lyricist, and back up vocalist of Fall Out Boy. The band is currently in Japan for their concert tour.

2) Brendon Urie from Panic! at the Disco

Then and now:

Brendon is lead vocalist and the only remaining original member of Panic! at the Disco. In 2013, Brendon married Sarah Orzechowski, a skincare specialist from Detroit. The band is still very much active and busy with its #DeathOfABachelorTour.

3) Chris Carrabba from Dashboard Confessional

Then and now:

Chris is the lead singer and guitarist of Dashboard Confessional. The band is currently working on a new album, which he said, is reminiscent of their first few records.

4) Pierre Bouvier from Simple Plan

Then and now:

The singer, songwriter, musician, composer, and actor is best known as the lead singer and guitarist of the Simple Plan. The band is presently on tour.

5) Adam Lazzara from Taking Back Sunday

Then and now:

Adam is the lead singer of Taking Back Sunday. The band is on their national headlining tour, promoting their new album, Tidal Wave.

Bert is the lead singer and songwriter of The Used. The band has been making music since 2001. In fact, the band's seventh album, Live & Acoustic At The Palace, came out in April 2016.

7) Sonny Moore (AKA Skrillex) from From First To Last

Then and now:

From rockstar to EDM god, Skrillex has become one of the most-sought after electronic dance music DJs today. The good news is, he still manages to sing with his emo band, From First to Last, when his schedule permits.

8) Benji and Joel Madden from Good Charlotte

Then and now:

After taking a hiatus last 2011, the boys returned to perform as duo, calling themselves The Madden Brothers. But the act didn’t last long. In 2015, Good Charlotte reunited and released their studio album, Youth Authority.

The Academy Award-winning actor has always been the lead vocals, rhythm guitarist, and songwriter for band 30 Seconds to Mars. He was last seen on film portraying Batman nemesis, The Joker, in Suicide Squad.

10) Gerard Way from My Chemical Romance

Then and now:

Gerard was the lead vocalist and co-founder of My Chemical Romance. Amid rumors that the band would reunite last year, Gerard and Co. came out with a statement that said they'd only reissue their third album, The Black Parade, in celebration of its 10th anniversary. Gerard, who's also a critically acclaimed comic book writer, is set to release two of his new songs as a solo artist—plus, a 40-page comic from his featuring art from his DC Comics Young Adult line—on Record Store Day this April 22.

11) Ben Gibbard from Death Cab For Cutie

Then and now:

Ben is the lead vocalist and guitarist of Death Cab for Cutie. The band is still active, and currently on tour. They are planning to record a new album with their new members this year.